IMPORTANT NOTICE!

[suguro]

We already found two new mods, thank you so much for the help! However I'm the bringer of bad news because another staff member has to go on urgent hiatus and both Joyce and I are really busy with real life things. We can definitely deliver the next release, and a lot of things are not run by us so others can take care of them, but we can't promise to keep on top of everything since our jobs and school take priority here. We've kept the TCG running for 2 years without a hiatus because we know it could make players lose interest, but we're really considering this possibility knowing the tough situation we're in right now.
What we want to do is do a one-month hiatus from June 8th to July 5th, but we're not sure how much this could effect on the TCG activity once we come back... The least thing we want is for players to lose interest so we have a proposal: Would you prefer if we go on full hiatus until July or would you rather have some activities available until we come back? We're looking into the possibility of still posting games or having weekly freebies instead. If you have any other suggestions, we're definitely open to them!

Mods: would you be willing to still do your duties even if the TCG goes on partial hiatus?

One thing would be sure: deck donations, masteries and level ups would go on hiatus during this period. It's really important for us that all players at least have a say in this! Please leave your opinion and help us decide what would be best for the community. We know a month seems like an awfully long time, but we're sure that by then things will be more calm for us and we will be able to focus more on the TCG. Sorry for this, I hope you all understand and can still support us!

Comments

[teto]

I'll be here either way, and that's a busy time for me anyway! If you need the month, I'd be okay with it.

However, if you want to do like cute month-long mini games or something and have prizes handed out at the end of it, I'd be willing to help out. Either way, I'm good with whatever you decide to do, and I'll def still be here!

[hanakoanime]

In my opinion, I would like a partial hiatus because having some activities going on would be fun. If you went with the partial hiatus, I think having the games still being posted would be okay because I think freebies is a "game."

And I don't know if count as a mod, but I would be willing to do whatever I have to during that time.

[instrumentality]

If you need to go on full-hiatus, that's what you need to do! You guys have been really good about everything this whole time, so I don't think it's too much at all. Weekly freebies would be cool, but not necessary.

If deck donations will be on hiatus though, it might be a better idea to push the June release to July? Then there wouldn't be a skip in a release when you came back, and it would push activity back up when the TCG returned!

[anesidorian]

If a hiatus is necessary for you guys to take time to get things in order, I'm totally okay with it! I will be around either way and I 100% do not mind running games during this period. ♥

I definitely think games or mini-games and freebies during this period is a good idea, just so players who are around have a way to earn cards. And I'd also think it might be a good idea to keep some services open (like the shop or the exchange or the singles' claim, though only if those mods are willing and able to keep them running during June) too.

But like Celi I'm okay with whatever you guys decide and I'll be here either way /o/!

[lady_paine]

Life gets in the way, sometimes that happens. I like the idea of a partial hiatus, cause it keeps people interested. I'd be willing to do anything during this time to help out.

I do like the idea of a month-long mini games and just regular games going would be ok.

[radria]

I'm super busy next month myself (and most of this summer honestly) so a hiatus couldn't hurt. We could do some freebies or weekly games on the site or any mods who still want to run things. I can help with space for games on my site as well if needed.

Whatever we can do to help. I know I can't do much in my current capabilities with time but you know us mods are behind you!

[beezebeora]

Im willing to do anything while on hiatus, even fill in's. I kinda liek the idea of weekly activitys or freebies. It might not be the worse, i know alot of people here are college students, and it might be helpful for them to not to worry for a month on there TCG status.

[chianna]

Some slight activity would be nice. But I do not mind either way. I won't leave this TCG so I will keep my job as a mod after the hiatus.

[melloi]

I would prefer having some activities avaible, for example weekly automated games and freebies but either way, I'll stay since I've been here for more than one year already!

I agree with instrumentality that we should maybe postpone the June release to July to bridge the gap or you could do something like take 5 freebies for HIATUS when you come back (and there will be no July release).

[danybel]

but my month

a partial hiatus sounds like the best idea tbh have some random cute games that are easy to get rewards and some of the regular games and we'll be ok

I'm kinda against the whole not release for june and/or july because there has already been a release-less month in pairings not long ago and it would make it look really bad if another one happens. And again following this same idea, there can be a long june release and a small july one that will go on at the middle of the month so that everyone gets something (If that makes sense) or divide the decks done for june in two and post half in june, half in july, of course telling the people that donated when their decks will be up, 1 per person for month should do the trick. Again I'm just saying this because no release doesn't seem like the best option to me

[barda]

I'm okay with a full hiatus, but I think most people would go for the partial so that's fine with me too. I'm willing to continue doing my games/services either way tho so! Whatever works best for you.

[akumanomiyu]

I'm ok either way even if I'd like a partial hiatus more...a few games a week will keep the tcg alive I think and help us to gain a few cards until the tcg is atcive again. Otherwise I'll wait until July XD

[baccikuzunoha]

I'm ok with either option but I think that, should the tcg go into partial hiatus, it would be easier for the mods to post games with automatic prizes. Something like weekly rounds of games festival and puzzle chain I think

[empanadas]

To be honest, I'm perfectly fine with a full hiatus and it's not like a lot of people will suddenly drop interest in Pairings, at least to those who are fully committed in this TCG and having fun regardless. Maybe some freebies and mini-activities to pass the time will help.

Also I'm fine with postponing the June release, if only so the mods can lighten the load for this month and the next, and it'd make sense with deck donations being temporarily on hold.

[beccastareyes]

I am willing to keep up with exchanges. And, with levels and masteries on hiatus, I'm worried I'll end up with a massive backlog if too much is going on.

[kakusei_no_uta]

I rather have the full hiatus until July and re-start full force whenever you can.
Everyone have real life responsabilities that are top priority and I'm sure other people are that busy as well, so I think everyone will understand.
And since it is only a month of Hiatus I do not think players would lose interest, or at least not that much.

I agree with Lee above, that you should push the next release to July so when the TCG returned, it can come back with all the energy!! It can interest other people that were not in Pairings before too!

Also, I think it will lighten the work for you, since it won't be giving you extra stuff to do, like new decks for July release and whatnot.

You guys have been giving us your 120% all this time and if you really need to pause for a while, you have all my support. WE'll see you soon anyways! :D

[cureelliott]

I think it's totally reasonable for you guys to take a hiatus! The fact that Pairings has been active for two years is amazing and you guys should be really proud of yourselves!

I wouldn't mind some having some small activities or freebies available but do what's manageable for you! I'll still be around after the hiatus, regardless!

Also, if there's anything I can do mod-duty wise just let me know! I'm not in classes right now and my work is super regular and leaves me with lots of spare time so I'd be happy to help out anyway I can.

[kues]

I'd honestly be fine with either option, personally, since I'm not the most active oops....but a partial hiatus might be better to keep things from getting completely stale.

[needles]

I'd be okay with either option, though I think I prefer a partial hiatus just because it tends to keep things a bit fresher. Also if you need me to handle anything mod wise, just let met know! I don't mind taking on extra duties for a bit /o/

[samichan]

Hm, you could always cut the release in half if you just really want to do a release but don't have time to do a full one - because releases are my favorite part of the tcg. lol

I don't mind either tcg status - hiatus/mini-hiatus - if you need to go away for awhile, go. Don't stay just because you think you have to or the tcg will fall apart. I tried this with my tcg and it was so stressful on myself. If you need to leave because you are busy and cannot commit full time, feel free to take a break. No one would be mad or disappointed. - 3 -b

Concerning mini-games, like I said, if you can handle it sure, if you dont think you can without being around, then dont!